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Suppose you have an interior granite wall that had some silicon caulking used in the grout joints. The silicon then caused staining along the grout edges. A poultice successfully removed the staining, but then later, the stains reappeared. What... Read More

At this time there is no process that can fully restore the glaze to a ceramic tile floor. The glaze on ceramic tile is achieved by baking the tile at very high temperatures which cannot be achieved after installation. There are, however, a number of... Read More

This white cast is very common with Mexican tile. Hard water and chlorine from your swimming pool are depositing a white salt on the surface. To remove this white haze, a mild acid washing is necessary. Use a mild acid such as sulfamic acid ... Read More

Let your customer know that urine contains acid which will etch the marble surface. As for the odor, pet shops and supermarkets carry several products which use enzymes to destroy the odor of urine. Follow the manufacturer’s directions... Read More

This has always presented a problem. If the marble adjacent to the fixtures is severely pitted, I would recommend hiring a plumber to remove the fixtures and then hire you to refinish the vanity. Once the marble has been refinished, let them know to... Read More

Yes, there are several chemicals now available that are as effective as methylene chloride. They are known as non-methylene chloride strippers or safety strippers. These alternative strippers work very well but are much slower than methylene chloride... Read More

It all depends on several factors. Generally, granite will take much longer to grind, hone and polish then softer materials like marble. As a rule of thumb you can plan on spending about one minute per square foot per grit. If your using a system... Read More

To answer your question simply, yes, it is possible, but requires a great deal of experience and is very time consuming. At the time of this writing there are only several companies that can blend black granite with a factory appearance. The... Read More

Sounds like you are using too much stone soap. Stone soaps, if overused, will build up on the surface of the floor and will become sticky. To remove this stickiness, clean the floor with plain water. It may require several moppings to remove. You can... Read More

There are several materials that can be used. Plastic sheeting and drop cloths can be used. Several contractors I know use waxed butcher paper. There is also a material that has tape already attached to it and is available in a rolled dispenser. Any... Read More